Section 15
Assistance of welfare expert.
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
About this Act
An Act to provide for more effective protection of the rights of women guaranteed under the Constitution who are victims of violence of any kind occurring within the family and formatters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
In any proceeding under this Act, the Magistrate may secure the
services of such person, preferably a woman, whether related to the aggrieved person or not, including a
person engaged in promoting family welfare as he thinks fit, for the purpose of assisting him in
discharging his functions.